Protecting native species.

Southeastern Reptile Conservation is a nonprofit based in Hampton Roads, Virginia, dedicated to the conservation, rehabilitation, and protection of native reptiles and amphibians. We provide permitted wildlife rehabilitation — turtle, snake, and amphibian rescue — across Southeastern Virginia, with the goal of returning animals to the wild.

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SERC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation directly supports the care of injured and orphaned reptiles and amphibians in Virginia.

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Rehabilitation

Caring for injured and orphaned native reptiles and amphibians with licensed expertise.

Conservation

Protecting habitats and advocating for species of greatest conservation concern in Virginia.

Education

Building community awareness and using technology to advance conservation outcomes.

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We work only with native and naturalized Virginia wildlife. We cannot take in exotic or purchased pet species (purchased turtles, tortoises, ball pythons, bearded dragons, etc.) and we do not rehome unwanted pets. For exotic species, please contact a local reptile rescue.

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April 2026

AI in wildlife rehabilitation: from paper notes to life-saving insights

How we used Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, to turn handwritten field notes into a working spreadsheet, catch a data error, and surface insights that were invisible on paper.